How Many Syllables In Wretchedly?
3syllables
Wretchedly has 3 syllables, wretch-ed-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
wretchedly
/ˈretʃ.ɪd.li/ UK /ˈretʃ.əd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wretch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/retʃ.ɪd.li/
Division By Letters
wretch-ed-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wretchedly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | e | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wretchedly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wretchedly?
Wretchedly has 3 syllables, wretch-ed-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈretʃ.ɪd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in wretchedly?
The first syllable, wretch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wretchedly?
Wretchedly has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wretchedly into syllables?
By sound, retʃ.ɪd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, wretch-ed-ly.